Central Coast Optometrist Conference 2019
Date: 26/05/2019
Venue: Crowne Plaza Terrigal, Pine Tree Ln, Terrigal , NSW, 2260
Provider: Presmed Australia Pty Ltd
Contact: Eliza McGann, [E] emcgann@presmed.com.au, [P] 02 8507 6846
Learning Objectives
- Be updated of the latest in diabetic retinopathy, including results from the DRCR.Net Protocol S and T studies
- Understand the scientific and functional basis of advancements in technology associated with cataract surgery.
- Learn to recognise common periocular lessions
- Identify simple and more complex oculoplastic presentations
- Gain an understanding of the common clinical course for an oculoplastic patient
- Understand different types of Retinal Detachment and their management
- Understand the difference between a pinguecula, a pterygium, and a suspicious lesion of the ocular surface.
- Identify which lesions of the ocular surface require referral to an ophthalmologist, and in what time-frame.
- Understand the indications for surgical excision of a pterygium.
- Be familiar with non-surgical strategies for protecting the ocular surface, and managing symptomatic pingueculae and pterygia, including use of lubricants and topical corticosteroids.
- Be aware of squamous neoplastic lesions of the ocular surface (OSSN) and how they should be treated.
- Understand various causes of raised eye pressure in patients with uveitis.
- Appreciate latest treatment options for diabetic macular oedema
- Understand the different types of MIGS devices and how they work
- Be aware of the complications that are associated with each device
- Be able to identify patients that would benefit from MIGS implantation
- Be provided with an up-to-date overview of the management of diabetic retinopathy, including individual examples of each type of treatment
- Confidently diagnose and differentiate vitreomacular traction vs adhesion
- Understand surgical and non-surgical management of VMT & macular hole
- Understand different causes of vitreous opacity and surgical and non-surgical management options.
- Be informed and educated about common conditions seen by Optometrists.
Max points awarded: 9.00
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Optometry Ophthalmology Overlap |
| Activity Type |
|---|
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
|---|
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Oculoplastic |
| Activity Type |
|---|
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
|---|
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Technology Advances in Cataract Surgery |
| Activity Type |
|---|
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
|---|
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Trivial or Trouble? Identifying and Managing Growths on the Ocular Surface |
| Activity Type |
|---|
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
|---|
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| MIGS - Everything You Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask |
| Activity Type |
|---|
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
|---|
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Surgeon Q&A |
| Activity Type |
|---|
| Face to Face without Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
|---|
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|
| 0.50 |
| Name |
|---|
| Trade Presentation |
| Activity Type |
|---|
| Face to Face without Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|
| 0.50 |
| Name |
|---|
| The Management of Diabetic Retinopathy |
| Activity Type |
|---|
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
|---|
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Overview of Retinal Detachment |
| Activity Type |
|---|
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
|---|
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Diabetic Retinopathy Update |
| Activity Type |
|---|
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
|---|
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Diagnosis and Management of Conditions of the Vitreomacular Interface |
| Activity Type |
|---|
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
|---|
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Interesting Retinal and Uveitis Cases |
| Activity Type |
|---|
| Face to Face with Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| Yes |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
|---|
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|
| 0.75 |
| Name |
|---|
| Surgeon Q&A |
| Activity Type |
|---|
| Face to Face without Assessment |
| Therapeutic? |
|---|
| No |
| Manufacturer/Supplier? |
|---|
| No |
| Points for attending & Passing Assessment |
|---|
| 0.50 |
| Name | Activity Type | Therapeutic? | Manufacturer/
Supplier? | Points for attending &
Passing Assessment |
|---|
| Optometry Ophthalmology Overlap | Face to Face with Assessment | No | No | 0.75 |
| Oculoplastic | Face to Face with Assessment | No | No | 0.75 |
| Technology Advances in Cataract Surgery | Face to Face with Assessment | No | No | 0.75 |
| Trivial or Trouble? Identifying and Managing Growths on the Ocular Surface | Face to Face with Assessment | Yes | No | 0.75 |
| MIGS - Everything You Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask | Face to Face with Assessment | Yes | No | 0.75 |
| Surgeon Q&A | Face to Face without Assessment | No | No | 0.50 |
| Trade Presentation | Face to Face without Assessment | No | Yes | 0.50 |
| The Management of Diabetic Retinopathy | Face to Face with Assessment | No | No | 0.75 |
| Overview of Retinal Detachment | Face to Face with Assessment | No | No | 0.75 |
| Diabetic Retinopathy Update | Face to Face with Assessment | No | No | 0.75 |
| Diagnosis and Management of Conditions of the Vitreomacular Interface | Face to Face with Assessment | No | No | 0.75 |
| Interesting Retinal and Uveitis Cases | Face to Face with Assessment | Yes | No | 0.75 |
| Surgeon Q&A | Face to Face without Assessment | No | No | 0.50 |